Calendar
Today
“3 Bears” - A production by Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.
Dodgefest - The second annual Dodgeball tournament. Four-person teams are welcome to register. Spectators are free. Games start at 10 a.m. today and 1 p.m. Sunday. Medley’s Lounge, 14415 E. Sprague. $10 per person. 362-1579.
Hooops 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - 14th annual event presented by Valley YMCA, with games starting today at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 9 or 10 a.m. Runs through Sunday. Spokane Valley Mall, west parking lot by Sears. 777-YMCA, ext. 130.
Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 343-6000.
Men in the Making - Talented musicians/actors/comedians will perform after the winners of the Future Stars Talent Show performance; 7 p.m., Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive. 742-8694.
Prospector games - The event includes gold panning demonstrations, games for kids and free popcorn; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Irv’s Jewelry, Rocks and Gifts, 11907 E. Trent. 924-5464.
Spokane in Bloom - Gardens as Art - Visit three gardens in Spokane Valley: The Classic Garden, 3719 S. Ridgeview Drive, The Art Deco Garden, 10721 E. 35th, and The Expressionist Garden, 9515 E. Holman Road. Tickets available the day of show at all gardens or in advance at local nurseries. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., varies. $7. 535-8434.
Storytime - Special guest Biscuit the dog will attend; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Sunday
Dave McCrea and the Ad Hoc Crabgrass Committee - Playing rockabilly music. Free outdoor concert from 5:30 p.m. to sunset. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed and must be 21 to attend. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 927-9463.
Dodgefest - The second annual Dodgeball tournament. Four-person teams are welcome to register. Spectators are free. Games start at 1 p.m. Medley’s Lounge, 14415 E. Sprague. $10 per person. 362-1579.
Hawaiian Luau Vegetarian Cooking - Join Chef Boy R Dean for cooking demos, free meal and a short lecture by a health professional. Reservations requested; 3 p.m., 4308 N. Harvard Road, Otis Orchards. Free. 226-0275.
Hooops 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - 14th annual event presented by Valley YMCA, with games starting at 9 a.m. Spokane Valley Mall, west parking lot by Sears. 777-YMCA, ext. 130.
Prospector games - The event includes gold panning demonstrations, games for kids and free popcorn; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Irv’s Jewelry, Rocks and Gifts, 11907 E. Trent. 924-5464.
Monday
Clue-Done-It - For youth in grade six and up; 3 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Family Readers Group - Read the book “Chasing Vermeer” and come to discuss it with others; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312E Sprague. Free. 924-0667.
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Mondays in room 105; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet Mondays; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Wonkapalooza - Kids age 5 and up can play with and eat all kinds of sugary treats; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Tuesday
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Liberty Lake City Council meeting - On the agenda is a public hearing on the draft Capital Facilities Plan; 7 p.m., Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 755-6706.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane County Library District - The board of trustees meet; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 924-4122.
Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a report on CenterPlace, updates on development fees and road construction projects; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wonkapalooza - Children age 5 and up can play with and eat all kinds of sugary treats; 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Wednesday
Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Storytime - The story is “Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea” by Jan Peck. A craft project and treats will follow; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Thursday
“3 Bears” - A production by Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.
Garden series - The WSU/Spokane County Master Gardeners will present the final class in the summer garden series; 6-8 p.m., County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10. 477-2048.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Wonkapalooza - Children age 5 and up can play with and eat sugary sweets of all kinds; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Friday
“3 Bears” - A production by Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.
“Chocolat” - Rated PG-13. Free outdoor movies presented by Friends of Pavillion Park. Bring your own blankets and low-back chairs. Concessions available at most movies, and picnics are welcome. Movies start at dusk. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.
Clue-Done-It - For youth in grade six and up; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Fridays in room 105. 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Step by Step - A new walking group for women meets Fridays, 9-11 a.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 17909 E. Broadway. 926-0498.
Summerama - Square and round dance festival. Sponsored by Hits ‘n’ Misses Singles Square Dance Club. Events begin at 7 p.m. with get-acquainted hour, followed by rounds at 8 p.m. and mainstream dance from 8:30-11 p.m. Saturday has a fun dance at 10 a.m., plus dance from 1:30-3:30 p.m., no-host dinner at 5:30 p.m., pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m. and mainstream dance from 8-11:30 p.m., followed by an after party. Sunday has trails out at 10 a.m., and a no-host brunch at 11:15 a.m. Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $17/weekend. 484-7273.
Next Saturday
“3 Bears” - A production by Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.
Elmo’s birthday - Celebrate Elmo’s birthday with games, party favors and treats; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Iris Society sale - The Town and Country Iris Society’s annual sale features many varieties, most for $1 or less. The sale will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until everything is gone. Green Thumb Nursery parking lot, 16816 E. Sprague. 255-9615.
LeRoy Bell - Tacoma resident and his quintet recently opened for BB King at the Spokane Opera House; 7 p.m., Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive. 742-8694.
Summer Book Club Meeting – KREM-TV 2 personality Laura Papetti will explain news writing. For youths up to age 18; 3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 924-0667.
Summerama - Square and round dance festival. Sponsored by Hits ‘n’ Misses Singles Square Dance Club. Today there is a fun dance at 10 a.m., plus dance from 1:30-3:30 p.m., no-host dinner at 5:30 p.m., pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m. and mainstream dance from 8-11:30 p.m., followed by an after party. Sunday has trails out at 10 a.m., and a no-host brunch at 11:15 a.m. Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $17/weekend. 484-7273.